Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Introduced December 2013
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 5DS R and Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and Df (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).
Photography GlossaryThe 5DS R was released 14 months after the Df which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 5DS R scores vs the Df with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R & Nikon Df. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Nikon Df Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon Df
| 5DS R | Df | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | December 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 5DS R
| Df | 5DS R |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon Df
| 5DS R | Df | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R enjoys outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon Df has sizing of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 5DS R compared to the Df.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and Df is 55 and 59 respectively.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and Df.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon 5DS R to offer more detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher 5DS R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df Specifications
| Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon Df | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon Df |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2013-12-20 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | Expeed 3 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 860.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 4928 x 3280 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 61 | 39 |
| Cross type focus points | 41 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 930g (2.05 pounds) | 760g (1.68 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 86 | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | 24.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2308 | 3279 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 photographs | 1400 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Two | One |
| Price at release | $3,699 | $2,747 |